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A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE OF AN ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT AWARDED BY THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Brief Description: The City Manager’s Designee has accepted an Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $174,872.73 to fund the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) for the Hudson Fire Department. The City’s match is $17,487.27.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 21-31 affirmed application submitted for grant funding; passed on March 16, 2021.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff sought funding from an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount of $202,827.27 to assist with funding the purchase of new SCBAs for the Hudson Fire Department. New equipment to meet the latest National Fire Protection Association standards is budgeted in 2022. The Assistance to Firefighters Grants is highly competitive. By applying for the 2020 AFG that will be awarded in 2021, it will provide the City with an additional opportunity for application. Current equipment will become obsolete in 2022. The Hudson Fire Department was awarded $174,872.73 in funding with a $17,487.27 required match. The period of performance of the grant is 9/3/21 through 9/2/2023.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council pass this Resolution, affirming acceptance by the City Manager’s designee of an Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $174,872.73 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs).
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Asst. City Manager/Finance
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief